South of Midnight on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
Quick menu
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
South of Midnight is a female protagonist, action-adventure and magic game
developed by Compulsion Games
and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Released on April 08th 2025 is available only on Windows
in 23 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Traditional Chinese and Turkish.
It has received 2,519 reviews of which 2,388 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam with a 25% discount.
The Steam community has classified South of Midnight into these genres:
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at South of Midnight through various videos and screenshots.
Load More
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel i3-8100
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD RX 580 / Nvidia GTX 1060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Performance scales with higher-end systems
Prices
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
South of Midnight is one of my all-time favorite games. I dunno exactly where it lands (top 10? top 5?), but it feels like something I’ve been waiting for for a long time. A big part of that is how fully it leans into Southern Gothic storytelling - a style rooted in the American South that mixes superstition and the grotesque with very real histories of violence, poverty, and generational trauma. As the character Hazel, you follow in the footsteps of a previous Weaver (a sort of magic mender of reality), who used her powers to help enslaved people escape their masters, and that alone says a lot about what this game has to say. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s also about trauma, legacy, and the weight places carry. The game is set in Louisiana, but it pulls from folklore and culture across the Deep South in a cool and cohesive way. You see things like glass bottle trees (rooted in Congolese tradition) reimagined through Hazel’s ability to trap negative energy, which fits perfectly in a place like Prospero where everything feels haunted by grief and regret. There's Two-Toed Tom, the giant gator from Florida folklore, and even South Carolina’s peach water tower (the Peachoid, it's called, like WTF). It’s also one of the first times I’ve seen a Rougarou depicted in media, which is kind of wild considering how iconic it is. Even the basic enemies, called Haints (a sort of different way of saying "haunts), pull from the Gullah (an African American culture that lives in coastal areas of the South). The rest I didn’t recognize at all, which honestly made it even better, cuz I looooove going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole. What really makes it work, though, is how grounded all of that is in real, often ugly history. You see the impact of wealth and power - how rich white families exploited and harmed Black communities through labor, entertainment, or outright violence. There are echoes of this everywhere: farms, lumber mills, steamboats. You also see how poverty and trauma carry outward, shaping families and communities in very painful ways. When you defeat bosses/villains, it's not by killing them, it's by coming to understand them. Even the worst characters are given context. People aren't ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ for no reason, you know? Sometimes a "villain" is simply a person forced to make an impossible choice. It’s a game about empathy more than anything else, and it commits to that fully. On top of all that, it’s a beautiful game. The stop-motion, claymation-inspired art style is incredible. Every character is unique and meticulously handcrafted, and the environments (swamps, farmlands, building interiors, etc) are packed with detail and so stunning to look at. The wildlife especially stood out to me - herons flying overhead, snapping turtles along the water, foxes darting off. The sound design sells it even more, with constant ambient calls from the cricket frogs to the Carolina wrens. And the music?? Banger of soundtrack. The game, despite intense themes, is just so... cozy. I’ve seen some complaints about the "simplicity" of the combat or the linearity, but that’s part of the charm for me. It’s a concise ~12-hour experience that feels like playing a classic PS2-era title. It’s just pure, simple fun, yanno? Also, Hazel is easily one of my favorite protagonists in recent years. While I wish the ending had a little more room to breathe and a slightly longer conclusion, the way everything wrapped up was beautiful and satisfying. I desperately hope we get a sequel, because this world is too special to only visit once.
it's basically a reskin of Alice: Madness Returns but in a Sinners/True Blood-like setting and with a more positive vibe. so it gives a strange sad deja vu since the original Alice 2 was abandoned because of complicated rights and etc. and secondly, because South of Midnight is beautifully done as well and deserves more attention. animations, location design, music - everything is just pure art.
Beautiful story game that is somewhat let down by mediocre gameplay. The traversal gameplay is fine. Nothing you haven't seen before in other games if you play a lot of action adventures (double run, wall run, grappling hook, an ability to glide, abilities to push/pull objects to climb on/clear the way), but it's solid and will keep you enganged. The controls are very smooth. I didn't have any issues with this aspect of the game. I believe I only ever got stuck on terrain 2 or 3 times over the entire course of the game. There's some very easy platforming puzzles that require you to push/pull objects to progess, usually combined with an ability to make intangible object interactable for a while. Nothing you have to think about real hard about and clearly not the main focus of the game. The combat is unfortunately very repetitive. It's not just that you're fighting the same 5 enemy types over and over, but that every combat encounter is the same. Combat happens only in designated combat arenas. The arenas are perfectly flat, no terrain interaction. You start by fighting 2 or 3 basic enemies and more waves enemy start spawning in waves. No variation. On top of that, the combat feels very floaty, meaning there isn't much feedback to your hits. There's a handful of bosses in this game and they look great, but unfortunately pretty much all of them are gimmick fights. The only boss fight I truly enjoyed was the one in chapter 7, since it's the only one that truly feels like a fight, because it's the only boss on which you're able to unleash all your combat abilities. The games strength definitely lie in the beautiful, colourful visuals, unique art style and the narrative. There's a few awkward moments in the beginning of the game in which I feel the dialogue could have been stronger and lingered a bit more on the characters' emotions, but these are some early hiccups. The dialogue, narrative and ambient storytelling become much stronger the further you progress in the game. The visuals of the mythical locations are creatures are simply stunning and only get more gorgeous as you progress through the game.
There are so many reviews of this game that there is little I can add. Suffice it to say that South of Midnight is one of the best games I've played in quite some time. It is drop-dead gorgeous with amazing scenery, an incredible sound track, interesting characters, and a story that will touch your heart. It has some fun mechanics... gliding, jumping, grappling, casting spells, etc. It is also a difficult game for those who lack finesse in platforming and combat. There are multiple chase scenes which require fast reactions to changing terrain and four boss battles. Luckily, Compulsion Games provides options for those of us who are challenged in these areas. There is a 'story' mode which makes the game much easier. You can also choose to skip specific combat scenes, chase sequences, and boss battles. The game auto-saves on exit. South of Midnight has a host of collectibles. Some are used to upgrade your skills so it is worth the effort to retrieve as many items as possible. In addition, much of the lore is told through the notes you find. For missed collectibles, you can return to replay any chapter at any time. I played in Story Mode and skipped a couple of chase scenes. As a result, I was able to finish the game and enjoy the whole story. My hat is off to those who excel in action games. Since I am not in that group, I really appreciate this development team's efforts to make South of Midnight accessible to all. I highly recommend this magical experience!
I would recommend this game with a caveat: this is a highly narrative game and feels almost like playing a movie. It's a gorgeous game with beautiful visuals, music, and characters. For the price, it is a short game, so keep in mind that you're paying for the labour behind the art and the music rather than complex gameplay. The story is fairly straightforward, nothing too complex, but if you like fairy tales and big beautiful creatures, then this is for you!
Similar games
View all
Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Eternal Strands
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.
Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.
MOTORSLICE
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Frequently Asked Questions
South of Midnight is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.
Yes, South of Midnight is currently available at a 25% discount. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.
Yes, South of Midnight received 2,388 positive votes out of a total of 2,519 achieving an impressive rating of 9.06.
😍
South of Midnight was developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Yes, South of Midnight is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, South of Midnight is not playable on MacOS.
No, South of Midnight is not playable on Linux.
South of Midnight is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for South of Midnight. Explore additional content available for South of Midnight on Steam.
No, South of Midnight does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, South of Midnight does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, South of Midnight is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for South of Midnight.
Data sources
The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.
Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.
Last Updates| Steam data | 01 June 2026 19:28 |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 11 June 2026 10:11 |
| Steam price | 13 June 2026 12:51 |
| Steam reviews | 11 June 2026 16:03 |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about South of Midnight, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.
- SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about South of Midnight
- SteamCharts - Analysis of South of Midnight concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck South of Midnight compatibility
Game modes
Features
Online players
59
Developer
Compulsion Games
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Release
08 Apr 2025
Platforms